Started 12-day parade of the planets. VIDEO

From 8 to 20 October 2015, the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to watch a parade of planets.

Small parade of planets is called one of the most fascinating astronomical phenomena. In one line opposite the Sun will line up Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury and the Moon.

The parade will begin on October 8 when the Earth's natural satellite will approach a group of planets in the morning sky. The phenomenon will end on October 20, when Mercury will destroy the “line” and disappear in the morning sunlight.

According to astronomers, to observe the phenomenon is best in clear weather about two hours before sunrise. At the same time, a small parade of planets can be considered with the naked eye. The best effect is achieved at a height of not less than two thousand meters.

Allocate small and large parades of planets. In the first case, on one side of the star in the small sector are four planets of the solar system, in the second - six. With a large parade of planets, this number includes Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Uranus.